Pathogen Perspectives

Outbreak Watch: October 9, 2026

October 9, 2026·9 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this week's Outbreak Watch, we're examining the latest developments in the DRC Ebola outbreak, Pennsylvania's ongoing measles outbreak and a new development in the US H5N1 outbreak. Finally, we separate evidence from speculation surrounding reports of a possible laboratory-associated infection in Russia. Outbreak Watch is part of Infectious Dose, bringing you outbreak developments, epidemiological context, and the science behind the headlines. Find the full transcript, annotated sources, and additional resources at Infectious Dose.

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